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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 396.48 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 396.48 and 229.12 is: 316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 396.48 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/396.48 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 396.48 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 90,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,841.50/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.48

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