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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 399.50 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 399.50 and 227.86 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 399.50 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/399.50 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 399.50 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 91,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,030.07/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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