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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 431.22 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 431.22 and 226.28 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 431.22 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/431.22 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 431.22 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 97,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,576.46/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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