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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 436.55 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 436.55 and 233.27 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 436.55 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/436.55 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 436.55 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 101,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,834.02/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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