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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 399.44 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 399.44 and 227.94 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 399.44 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/399.44 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 399.44 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 91,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,048.35/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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