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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.35, 437.24 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.35, 437.24 and 235.89 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.35 : 437.24 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.35/437.24 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.35x = 437.24 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.35x = 103,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,140.54/291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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