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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 401.01 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 401.01 and 232.46 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 401.01 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/401.01 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 401.01 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 93,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,218.78/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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