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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 434.92 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 434.92 and 232.68 is: 348.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 434.92 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/434.92 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 434.92 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 101,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,197.19/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.57

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