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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.54, 400.55 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.54, 400.55 and 228.12 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.54 : 400.55 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.54/400.55 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.54x = 400.55 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.54x = 91,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,372.33/290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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