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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 437.90 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 437.90 and 237.54 is: 356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 437.90 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/437.90 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 437.90 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 104,018.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,018.77/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.40

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