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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.72, 398.97 and 227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.72, 398.97 and 227.29 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.72 : 398.97 = 227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.72/398.97 = 227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.72x = 398.97 × 227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.72x = 90,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,681.89/289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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