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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 435 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 435 and 238.70 is: 357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 435 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/435 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 435 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 103,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,834.50/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.61

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