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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 430.34 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 430.34 and 226.83 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 430.34 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/430.34 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 430.34 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 97,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,612.89/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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