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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.81, 436.80 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.81, 436.80 and 154.52 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.81 : 436.80 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.81/436.80 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.81x = 436.80 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.81x = 67,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,494.37/291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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