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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.45 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.45 and 232.32 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.45 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.45 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.45 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 100,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,930.26/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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