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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 435.96 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 435.96 and 236.88 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 435.96 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/435.96 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 435.96 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 103,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,268.57/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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