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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 433.76 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 433.76 and 228.42 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 433.76 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/433.76 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 433.76 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 99,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,078.32/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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