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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 435.56 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 435.56 and 229.92 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 435.56 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/435.56 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 435.56 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 100,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,142.81/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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