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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.55, 436.49 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.55, 436.49 and 247.96 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.55 : 436.49 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.55/436.49 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.55x = 436.49 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.55x = 108,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,232.30/291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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