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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 434.82 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 434.82 and 233.17 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 434.82 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/434.82 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 434.82 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 101,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,386.98/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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