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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 435.42 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 435.42 and 238.11 is: 357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 435.42 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/435.42 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 435.42 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 103,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,677.86/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.41

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