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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.64, 392.82 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.64, 392.82 and 227.32 is: 312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.64 : 392.82 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.64/392.82 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.64x = 392.82 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.64x = 89,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,295.84/285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.62

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