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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 435.65 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 435.65 and 232.81 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 435.65 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/435.65 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 435.65 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 101,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,421.42/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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