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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 427.41 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 427.41 and 227.27 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 427.41 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/427.41 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 427.41 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 97,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,138.54/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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