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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.20, 400.30 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.20, 400.30 and 234.84 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.20 : 400.30 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.20/400.30 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.20x = 400.30 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.20x = 94,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,006.20/290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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