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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 437.02 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 437.02 and 217.12 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 437.02 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/437.02 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 437.02 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 94,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,884.69/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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