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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.20, 393.84 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.20, 393.84 and 227.40 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.20 : 393.84 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.20/393.84 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.20x = 393.84 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.20x = 89,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,559.22/285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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