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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.25, 436.60 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.25, 436.60 and 226.72 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 436.60 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/436.60 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 436.60 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 98,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,985.95/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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