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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 403.18 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 403.18 and 226.68 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 403.18 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/403.18 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 403.18 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 91,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,392.84/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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