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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 427.88 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 427.88 and 227.48 is: 340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 427.88 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/427.88 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 427.88 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 97,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,333.01/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.90

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