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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.09, 436.24 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.09, 436.24 and 108.30 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.09 : 436.24 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.09/436.24 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.09x = 436.24 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.09x = 47,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244.79/291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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