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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 435.30 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 435.30 and 236.23 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 435.30 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/435.30 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 435.30 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 102,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,830.92/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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