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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 435.06 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 435.06 and 232.52 is: 348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 435.06 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/435.06 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 435.06 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 101,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,160.15/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.16

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