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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 436.45 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 436.45 and 153.99 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 436.45 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/436.45 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 436.45 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 67,208.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,208.44/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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