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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 437.32 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 437.32 and 223.28 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 437.32 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/437.32 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 437.32 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 97,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,644.81/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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