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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435.04 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435.04 and 225.84 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435.04 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435.04 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435.04 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 98,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,249.43/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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