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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 434.41 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 434.41 and 153.04 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 434.41 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/434.41 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 434.41 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 66,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,482.31/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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