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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 434.61 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 434.61 and 203.34 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 434.61 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/434.61 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 434.61 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 88,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,373.60/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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