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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 431.36 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 431.36 and 143.22 is: 214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 431.36 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/431.36 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 431.36 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 61,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779.38/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.90

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