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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.35, 401.54 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.35, 401.54 and 236.22 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.35 : 401.54 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.35/401.54 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.35x = 401.54 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.35x = 94,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,852.68/291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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