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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 436.24 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 436.24 and 230.18 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 436.24 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/436.24 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 436.24 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 100,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,413.72/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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