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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.48 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.48 and 240.36 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.48 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.48 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.48 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 105,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,152.69/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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