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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 402.37 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 402.37 and 221.67 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 402.37 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/402.37 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 402.37 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 89,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,192.80/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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