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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.22, 436.90 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.22, 436.90 and 245.46 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.22 : 436.90 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.22/436.90 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.22x = 436.90 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.22x = 107,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,241.47/291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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