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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 430.50 and 229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 430.50 and 229.22 is: 343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 430.50 = 229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/430.50 = 229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 430.50 × 229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 98,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,679.21/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.18

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