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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 434.66 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 434.66 and 287.22 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 434.66 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/434.66 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 434.66 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 124,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,841.59/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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