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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 434.31 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 434.31 and 232.83 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 434.31 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/434.31 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 434.31 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 101,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,120.40/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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