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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.15, 394.18 and 227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.15, 394.18 and 227.83 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.15 : 394.18 = 227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.15/394.18 = 227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.15x = 394.18 × 227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.15x = 89,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,806.03/286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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