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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 399.79 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 399.79 and 227.58 is: 314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 399.79 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/399.79 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 399.79 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 90,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,984.21/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.02

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