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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 402.75 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 402.75 and 232.56 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 402.75 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/402.75 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 402.75 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 93,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,663.54/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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