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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.22, 436.22 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.22, 436.22 and 236.56 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.22 : 436.22 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.22/436.22 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.22x = 436.22 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.22x = 103,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,192.20/291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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