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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 393.66 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 393.66 and 226.37 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 393.66 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/393.66 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 393.66 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 89,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,111.41/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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