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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 402.41 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 402.41 and 236.23 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 402.41 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/402.41 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 402.41 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 95,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,059.13/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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