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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 432.49 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 432.49 and 227.53 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 432.49 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/432.49 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 432.49 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 98,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404.45/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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