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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 435.83 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 435.83 and 236.19 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 435.83 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/435.83 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 435.83 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 102,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,937.51/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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