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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 433.30 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 433.30 and 228.22 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 433.30 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/433.30 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 433.30 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 98,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,887.73/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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