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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.25, 435.04 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.25, 435.04 and 153.23 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 435.04 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/435.04 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 435.04 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 66,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,661.18/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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