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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 393.57 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 393.57 and 227.40 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 393.57 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/393.57 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 393.57 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 89,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,497.82/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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