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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 402.12 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 402.12 and 226.45 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 402.12 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/402.12 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 402.12 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 91,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,060.07/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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