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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 436.32 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 436.32 and 234.24 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 436.32 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/436.32 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 436.32 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 102,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,203.60/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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