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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.15, 393.24 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.15, 393.24 and 229.86 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.15 : 393.24 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.15/393.24 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.15x = 393.24 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.15x = 90,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,390.15/285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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