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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.87, 399.59 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.87, 399.59 and 227.56 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.87 : 399.59 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.87/399.59 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.87x = 399.59 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.87x = 90,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,929.56/289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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