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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 435.48 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 435.48 and 235.39 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 435.48 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/435.48 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 435.48 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 102,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,507.64/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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