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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.90, 394.19 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.90, 394.19 and 226.75 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.90 : 394.19 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.90/394.19 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.90x = 394.19 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.90x = 89,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,382.69/285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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