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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 437.24 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 437.24 and 147.12 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 437.24 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/437.24 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 437.24 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 64,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,326.75/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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