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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 400.82 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 400.82 and 228.06 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 400.82 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/400.82 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 400.82 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 91,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,411.01/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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