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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 436.95 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 436.95 and 231 is: 346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 436.95 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/436.95 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 436.95 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 100,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,935.45/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.29

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