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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.57, 430.59 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.57, 430.59 and 229.52 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.57 : 430.59 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.57/430.59 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.57x = 430.59 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.57x = 98,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,829.02/287.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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