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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 434.30 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 434.30 and 232.07 is: 347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 434.30 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/434.30 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 434.30 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 100,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,784.67/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.40

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