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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 396.48 and 229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 396.48 and 229.36 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 396.48 = 229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/396.48 = 229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 396.48 × 229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 90,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,936.65/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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