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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 401.72 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 401.72 and 232.48 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 401.72 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/401.72 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 401.72 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 93,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,390.28/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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