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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 435.60 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 435.60 and 229.64 is: 343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 435.60 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/435.60 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 435.60 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 100,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,031.18/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.94

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