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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.86, 395.34 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.86, 395.34 and 227.70 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.86 : 395.34 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.86/395.34 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.86x = 395.34 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.86x = 90,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,018.92/286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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