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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.83 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.83 and 226.94 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.83 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.83 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.83 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 91,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,415.09/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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