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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 396.38 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 396.38 and 227.54 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 396.38 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/396.38 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 396.38 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 90,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,190.32/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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