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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.87, 437.40 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.87, 437.40 and 223.36 is: 334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.87 : 437.40 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.87/437.40 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.87x = 437.40 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.87x = 97,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,696.57/291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.73

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