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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 435.23 and 225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 435.23 and 225.53 is: 337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 435.23 = 225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/435.23 = 225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 435.23 × 225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 98,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,156.29/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.72

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