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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.46, 436.68 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.46, 436.68 and 154.18 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.46 : 436.68 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.46/436.68 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.46x = 436.68 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.46x = 67,327.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,327.32/291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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