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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 398.16 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 398.16 and 291.24 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 398.16 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/398.16 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 398.16 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 115,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,960.12/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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