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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 396.72 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 396.72 and 229.44 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 396.72 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/396.72 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 396.72 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 91,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,023.44/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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