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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 401.27 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 401.27 and 234.38 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 401.27 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/401.27 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 401.27 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 94,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,046.48/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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