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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 436.56 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 436.56 and 234.40 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 436.56 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/436.56 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 436.56 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 102,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,329.66/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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