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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 430.92 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 430.92 and 229.44 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 430.92 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/430.92 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 430.92 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 98,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,870.28/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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