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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 435.36 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 435.36 and 242.06 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 435.36 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/435.36 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 435.36 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 105,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,383.24/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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