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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 434.91 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 434.91 and 232.66 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 434.91 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/434.91 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 434.91 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 101,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,186.16/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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