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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 436.82 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 436.82 and 238.83 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 436.82 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/436.82 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 436.82 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 104,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,324.53/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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