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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 434.71 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 434.71 and 241.35 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 434.71 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/434.71 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 434.71 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 104,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,917.26/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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