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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.91, 402.67 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.91, 402.67 and 245.33 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.91 : 402.67 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.91/402.67 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.91x = 402.67 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.91x = 98,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,787.03/291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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