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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 435.60 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 435.60 and 153.48 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 435.60 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/435.60 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 435.60 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 66,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,855.89/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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