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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 436.80 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 436.80 and 233.46 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 436.80 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/436.80 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 436.80 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 101,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,975.33/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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