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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.25, 437.01 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.25, 437.01 and 154.33 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 437.01 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/437.01 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 437.01 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 67,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,443.75/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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