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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 402.84 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 402.84 and 226.71 is: 312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 402.84 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/402.84 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 402.84 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 91,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,327.86/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.71

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