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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 435.52 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 435.52 and 236.68 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 435.52 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/435.52 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 435.52 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 103,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,078.87/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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