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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 437.04 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 437.04 and 154.26 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 437.04 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/437.04 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 437.04 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 67,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,417.79/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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