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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 394.88 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 394.88 and 228.02 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 394.88 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/394.88 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 394.88 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 90,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,037.42/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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