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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 401.78 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 401.78 and 236.44 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 401.78 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/401.78 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 401.78 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 94,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,996.86/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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