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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.60, 395.06 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.60, 395.06 and 228.28 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.60 : 395.06 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.60/395.06 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.60x = 395.06 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.60x = 90,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,184.30/286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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