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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 435.66 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 435.66 and 233.16 is: 349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 435.66 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/435.66 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 435.66 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 101,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,578.49/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.26

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