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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 435.10 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 435.10 and 226.60 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 435.10 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/435.10 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 435.10 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 98,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,593.66/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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