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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.62, 398.51 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.62, 398.51 and 226.34 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.62 : 398.51 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.62/398.51 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.62x = 398.51 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.62x = 90,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,198.75/288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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