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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 427.56 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 427.56 and 227.76 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 427.56 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/427.56 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 427.56 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 97,381.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,381.07/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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