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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.03, 436.55 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.03, 436.55 and 232.98 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.03 : 436.55 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.03/436.55 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.03x = 436.55 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.03x = 101,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,706.25/291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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