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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.92, 396.66 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.92, 396.66 and 229.60 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.92 : 396.66 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.92/396.66 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.92x = 396.66 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.92x = 91,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,073.14/287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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