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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.15, 393.55 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.15, 393.55 and 226.60 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.15 : 393.55 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.15/393.55 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.15x = 393.55 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.15x = 89,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,180.37/285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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