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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 434.83 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 434.83 and 229.14 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 434.83 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/434.83 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 434.83 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 99,636.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,636.95/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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