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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.31, 399.03 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.31, 399.03 and 227.04 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.31 : 399.03 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.31/399.03 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.31x = 399.03 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.31x = 90,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,593.42/289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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