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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 397.10 and 229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 397.10 and 229.22 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 397.10 = 229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/397.10 = 229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 397.10 × 229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 91,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,023.26/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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