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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 402.18 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 402.18 and 233.16 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 402.18 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/402.18 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 402.18 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 93,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,772.29/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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