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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.37, 401.35 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.37, 401.35 and 229.01 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.37 : 401.35 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.37/401.35 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.37x = 401.35 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.37x = 91,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,912.26/291.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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