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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.47, 402.35 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.47, 402.35 and 229.16 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.47 : 402.35 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.47/402.35 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.47x = 402.35 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.47x = 92,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,202.39/291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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