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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.23, 436.89 and 214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.23, 436.89 and 214.69 is: 322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.23 : 436.89 = 214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.23/436.89 = 214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.23x = 436.89 × 214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.23x = 93,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,795.91/291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.07

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