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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 436.60 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 436.60 and 154.31 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 436.60 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/436.60 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 436.60 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 67,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,369.18/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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