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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.57, 393.75 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.57, 393.75 and 230.22 is: 317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.57 : 393.75 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.57/393.75 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.57x = 393.75 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.57x = 90,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,649.13/285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.43

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