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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 398.28 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 398.28 and 226.47 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 398.28 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/398.28 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 398.28 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 90,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,198.47/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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