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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 435.69 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 435.69 and 233.50 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 435.69 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/435.69 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 435.69 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 101,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,733.62/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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