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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 435.38 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 435.38 and 236.79 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 435.38 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/435.38 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 435.38 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 103,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,092.45/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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