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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 435.78 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 435.78 and 239.76 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 435.78 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/435.78 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 435.78 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 104,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,482.61/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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