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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 435.51 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 435.51 and 153.36 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 435.51 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/435.51 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 435.51 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 66,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,789.81/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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