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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 401.17 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 401.17 and 228.58 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 401.17 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/401.17 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 401.17 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 91,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,699.44/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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