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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.08, 437.06 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.08, 437.06 and 210.40 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.08 : 437.06 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.08/437.06 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.08x = 437.06 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.08x = 91,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,957.42/291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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