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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 394.12 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 394.12 and 226.70 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 394.12 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/394.12 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 394.12 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 89,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,345.52/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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