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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 435.18 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 435.18 and 153.18 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 435.18 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/435.18 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 435.18 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 66,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,660.87/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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