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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 436.23 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 436.23 and 153.75 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 436.23 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/436.23 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 436.23 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 67,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,070.36/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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