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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.45, 402.09 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.45, 402.09 and 236.10 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.45 : 402.09 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.45/402.09 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.45x = 402.09 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.45x = 94,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,933.45/291.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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