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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 394.20 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 394.20 and 228.32 is: 314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 394.20 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/394.20 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 394.20 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 90,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,003.74/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.00

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