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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.76, 437.20 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.76, 437.20 and 237.76 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.76 : 437.20 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.76/437.20 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.76x = 437.20 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.76x = 103,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,948.67/291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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