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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.60 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.60 and 232.96 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.60 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.60 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.60 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 93,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,556.74/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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