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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.03, 400.86 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.03, 400.86 and 232.71 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.03 : 400.86 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.03/400.86 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.03x = 400.86 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.03x = 93,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,284.13/291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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