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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.24 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.24 and 232.36 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.24 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.24 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.24 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 100,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,900.01/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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