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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 436.40 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 436.40 and 108.24 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 436.40 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/436.40 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 436.40 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 47,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235.94/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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