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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.65, 431.48 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.65, 431.48 and 82.22 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.65 : 431.48 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.65/431.48 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.65x = 431.48 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.65x = 35,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,476.39/287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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