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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.53, 395.03 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.53, 395.03 and 227.72 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.53 : 395.03 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.53/395.03 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.53x = 395.03 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.53x = 89,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,955.17/286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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