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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 434.91 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 434.91 and 241.88 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 434.91 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/434.91 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 434.91 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 105,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,196.03/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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