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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.33, 436.68 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.33, 436.68 and 154.35 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.33 : 436.68 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.33/436.68 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.33x = 436.68 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.33x = 67,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,401.56/291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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