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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 399.56 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 399.56 and 231.12 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 399.56 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/399.56 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 399.56 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 92,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,346.31/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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