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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 402.12 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 402.12 and 221.44 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 402.12 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/402.12 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 402.12 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 89,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,045.45/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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