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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435.12 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435.12 and 153.28 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435.12 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435.12 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435.12 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 66,695.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,695.19/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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