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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 401.38 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 401.38 and 235.98 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 401.38 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/401.38 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 401.38 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 94,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,717.06/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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