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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 437.49 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 437.49 and 223.62 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 437.49 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/437.49 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 437.49 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 97,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,831.51/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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