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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 435.84 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 435.84 and 151.44 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 435.84 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/435.84 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 435.84 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 66,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,003.61/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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