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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 430.74 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 430.74 and 223.08 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 430.74 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/430.74 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 430.74 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 96,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,089.48/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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