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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 396.50 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 396.50 and 225.32 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 396.50 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/396.50 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 396.50 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 89,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,339.38/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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