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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 401.69 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 401.69 and 229.15 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 401.69 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/401.69 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 401.69 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 92,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,047.26/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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