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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.15, 428.55 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.15, 428.55 and 227.97 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.15 : 428.55 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.15/428.55 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.15x = 428.55 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.15x = 97,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,696.54/286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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