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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 431.06 and 226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 431.06 and 226.43 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 431.06 = 226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/431.06 = 226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 431.06 × 226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 97,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,601.63/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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