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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 393.90 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 393.90 and 227.64 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 393.90 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/393.90 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 393.90 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 89,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,667.40/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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