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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 436.25 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 436.25 and 154.15 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 436.25 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/436.25 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 436.25 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 67,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,246.08/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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