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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.55, 437.48 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.55, 437.48 and 211.06 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.55 : 437.48 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.55/437.48 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.55x = 437.48 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.55x = 92,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,334.53/291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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