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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.85, 397.08 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.85, 397.08 and 225.66 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.85 : 397.08 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.85/397.08 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.85x = 397.08 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.85x = 89,605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,605.07/287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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