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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 436.83 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 436.83 and 240.82 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 436.83 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/436.83 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 436.83 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 105,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,197.40/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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