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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 434.34 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 434.34 and 209.23 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 434.34 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/434.34 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 434.34 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 90,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,876.96/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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