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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.08, 400.89 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.08, 400.89 and 228.81 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.08 : 400.89 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.08/400.89 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.08x = 400.89 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.08x = 91,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,727.64/291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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