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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 395.99 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 395.99 and 229.15 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 395.99 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/395.99 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 395.99 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 90,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,741.11/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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