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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.78 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.78 and 236.16 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.78 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.78 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.78 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 102,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,913.80/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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