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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 436.38 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 436.38 and 154.50 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 436.38 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/436.38 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 436.38 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 67,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,420.71/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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