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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.67, 437.96 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.67, 437.96 and 223.45 is: 335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.67 : 437.96 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.67/437.96 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.67x = 437.96 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.67x = 97,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,862.16/291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.52

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