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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 395.22 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 395.22 and 228.40 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 395.22 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/395.22 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 395.22 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 90,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,268.25/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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