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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 435.90 and 230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 435.90 and 230.21 is: 345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 435.90 = 230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/435.90 = 230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 435.90 × 230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 100,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,348.54/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.53

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