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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.43, 436.82 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.43, 436.82 and 233.76 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.43 : 436.82 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.43/436.82 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.43x = 436.82 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.43x = 102,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,110.94/291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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