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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.27, 427.75 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.27, 427.75 and 227.32 is: 340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.27 : 427.75 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.27/427.75 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.27x = 427.75 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.27x = 97,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,236.90/285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.86

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