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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.23, 401.72 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.23, 401.72 and 228.96 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.23 : 401.72 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.23/401.72 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.23x = 401.72 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.23x = 91,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,976.67/291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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