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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 434.70 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 434.70 and 229.56 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 434.70 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/434.70 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 434.70 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 99,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,789.73/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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