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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 436.38 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 436.38 and 217.84 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 436.38 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/436.38 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 436.38 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 95,061.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,061.02/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

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