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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 396.81 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 396.81 and 229.01 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 396.81 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/396.81 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 396.81 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 90,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,871.47/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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