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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 434.88 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 434.88 and 153.24 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 434.88 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/434.88 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 434.88 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 66,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,641.01/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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