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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 438.74 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 438.74 and 243.25 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 438.74 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/438.74 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 438.74 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 106,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,723.51/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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