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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.61, 435.90 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.61, 435.90 and 239.88 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.61 : 435.90 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.61/435.90 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.61x = 435.90 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.61x = 104,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,563.69/290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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