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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.50, 427.85 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.50, 427.85 and 227.47 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 427.85 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/427.85 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 427.85 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 97,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,323.04/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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