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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 394.74 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 394.74 and 227.50 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 394.74 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/394.74 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 394.74 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 89,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,805.41/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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