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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 402.96 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 402.96 and 226.22 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 402.96 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/402.96 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 402.96 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 91,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,156.48/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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