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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 395.82 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 395.82 and 228.96 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 395.82 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/395.82 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 395.82 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 90,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,626.95/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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