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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.09, 436.29 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.09, 436.29 and 108.38 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.09 : 436.29 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.09/436.29 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.09x = 436.29 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.09x = 47,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282.93/291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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