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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 436.66 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 436.66 and 223.25 is: 334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 436.66 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/436.66 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 436.66 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 97,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,481.60/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.04

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