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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435.30 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435.30 and 153.22 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435.30 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435.30 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435.30 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 66,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,696.67/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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