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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 437.05 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 437.05 and 230.92 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 437.05 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/437.05 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 437.05 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 100,923.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,923.59/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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