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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 401.98 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 401.98 and 229.24 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 401.98 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/401.98 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 401.98 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 92,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,149.90/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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