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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 435.29 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 435.29 and 229.37 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 435.29 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/435.29 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 435.29 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 99,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,840.78/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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