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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 436.68 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 436.68 and 154.08 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 436.68 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/436.68 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 436.68 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 67,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,283.65/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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