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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.30, 435.46 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.30, 435.46 and 153.38 is: 230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.30 : 435.46 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.30/435.46 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.30x = 435.46 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.30x = 66,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,790.85/290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.08

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