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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 434.88 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 434.88 and 225.84 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 434.88 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/434.88 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 434.88 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 98,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,213.30/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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