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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 401.90 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 401.90 and 225.81 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 401.90 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/401.90 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 401.90 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 90,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,751.91/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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