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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 400.03 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 400.03 and 235.09 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 400.03 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/400.03 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 400.03 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 94,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,043.05/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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