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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 430.58 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 430.58 and 223 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 430.58 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/430.58 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 430.58 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 96,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,019.34/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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