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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 435.22 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 435.22 and 180.36 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 435.22 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/435.22 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 435.22 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 78,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,494.20/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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