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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.31, 401.41 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.31, 401.41 and 236.09 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.31 : 401.41 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.31/401.41 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.31x = 401.41 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.31x = 94,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,768.89/291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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