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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.40, 432.06 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.40, 432.06 and 227.26 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.40 : 432.06 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.40/432.06 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.40x = 432.06 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.40x = 98,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,189.96/287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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