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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 394.96 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 394.96 and 228.32 is: 314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 394.96 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/394.96 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 394.96 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 90,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,177.27/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.34

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