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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 435.96 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 435.96 and 244.60 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 435.96 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/435.96 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 435.96 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 106,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,635.82/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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