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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.55, 431.01 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.55, 431.01 and 226.53 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.55 : 431.01 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.55/431.01 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.55x = 431.01 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.55x = 97,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,636.70/287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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