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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.58, 436.32 and 234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.58, 436.32 and 234.17 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.58 : 436.32 = 234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.58/436.32 = 234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.58x = 436.32 × 234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.58x = 102,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,173.05/291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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