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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 435.48 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 435.48 and 217.94 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 435.48 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/435.48 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 435.48 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 94,908.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,908.51/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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