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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 436.26 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 436.26 and 230.54 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 436.26 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/436.26 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 436.26 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 100,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,575.38/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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