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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.78, 431.31 and 226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.78, 431.31 and 226.67 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.78 : 431.31 = 226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.78/431.31 = 226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.78x = 431.31 × 226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.78x = 97,765.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,765.04/287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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