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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 435.42 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 435.42 and 226.52 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 435.42 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/435.42 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 435.42 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 98,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,631.34/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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