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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.55, 430.99 and 226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.55, 430.99 and 226.73 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.55 : 430.99 = 226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.55/430.99 = 226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.55x = 430.99 × 226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.55x = 97,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,718.87/287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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