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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.19, 435.22 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.19, 435.22 and 241.75 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.19 : 435.22 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.19/435.22 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.19x = 435.22 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.19x = 105,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,215.73/290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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