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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.07, 402.07 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.07, 402.07 and 236.48 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.07 : 402.07 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.07/402.07 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.07x = 402.07 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.07x = 95,081.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,081.51/291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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