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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.38, 435.33 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.38, 435.33 and 203.47 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.38 : 435.33 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.38/435.33 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.38x = 435.33 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.38x = 88,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,576.60/290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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