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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 436.04 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 436.04 and 229.80 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 436.04 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/436.04 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 436.04 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 100,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,201.99/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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