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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 435.79 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 435.79 and 233.07 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 435.79 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/435.79 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 435.79 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 101,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,569.58/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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