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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 395.28 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 395.28 and 228.24 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 395.28 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/395.28 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 395.28 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 90,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,218.71/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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