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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 401.51 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 401.51 and 228.55 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 401.51 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/401.51 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 401.51 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 91,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,765.11/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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