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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 400.38 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 400.38 and 235.04 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 400.38 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/400.38 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 400.38 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 94,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,105.32/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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