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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 403.20 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 403.20 and 226.88 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 403.20 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/403.20 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 403.20 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 91,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,478.02/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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