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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 436.56 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 436.56 and 233.52 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 436.56 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/436.56 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 436.56 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 101,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,945.49/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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