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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.54, 435 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.54, 435 and 235.37 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.54 : 435 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.54/435 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.54x = 435 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.54x = 102,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,385.95/290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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