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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 401.04 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 401.04 and 232.32 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 401.04 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/401.04 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 401.04 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 93,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,169.61/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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