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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.37, 436.87 and 239.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.37, 436.87 and 239.89 is: 359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.37 : 436.87 = 239.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.37/436.87 = 239.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.37x = 436.87 × 239.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.37x = 104,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,798.87/291.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.67

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