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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.47, 436.59 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.47, 436.59 and 242.60 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.47 : 436.59 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.47/436.59 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.47x = 436.59 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.47x = 105,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,914.55/291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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