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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.61, 402.51 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.61, 402.51 and 226.36 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.61 : 402.51 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.61/402.51 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.61x = 402.51 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.61x = 91,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,112.16/291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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