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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 435.29 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 435.29 and 247.16 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 435.29 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/435.29 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 435.29 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 107,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,582.86/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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