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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 437.21 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 437.21 and 233.24 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 437.21 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/437.21 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 437.21 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 101,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,974.86/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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