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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 435.36 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 435.36 and 153.04 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 435.36 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/435.36 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 435.36 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 66,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,627.49/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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