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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 437.15 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 437.15 and 230.64 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 437.15 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/437.15 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 437.15 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 100,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,824.28/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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