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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 431.80 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 431.80 and 226.80 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 431.80 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/431.80 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 431.80 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 97,931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,931.67/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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