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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 397.44 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 397.44 and 225.90 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 397.44 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/397.44 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 397.44 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 89,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,781.70/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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