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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.40 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.40 and 228.32 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.40 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.40 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.40 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 91,647.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,647.65/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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