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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.65, 394.88 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.65, 394.88 and 228.33 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.65 : 394.88 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.65/394.88 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.65x = 394.88 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.65x = 90,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,161.81/286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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