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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 437.40 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 437.40 and 209.23 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 437.40 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/437.40 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 437.40 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 91,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,518.57/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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