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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 436.35 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 436.35 and 209.70 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 436.35 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/436.35 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 436.35 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 91,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,502.60/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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