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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 402.49 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 402.49 and 229.52 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 402.49 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/402.49 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 402.49 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 92,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,379.29/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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