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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.75 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.75 and 235.31 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.75 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.75 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.75 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 94,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,297.89/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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