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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 432.24 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 432.24 and 226.80 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 432.24 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/432.24 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 432.24 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 98,032.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,032.03/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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