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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.90, 393.84 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.90, 393.84 and 227.58 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.90 : 393.84 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.90/393.84 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.90x = 393.84 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.90x = 89,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,630.11/285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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