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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 397.59 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 397.59 and 226.29 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 397.59 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/397.59 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 397.59 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 89,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,970.64/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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