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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.70, 436.98 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.70, 436.98 and 223.12 is: 334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.70 : 436.98 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.70/436.98 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.70x = 436.98 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.70x = 97,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,498.98/291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.24

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