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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 401.25 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 401.25 and 235.63 is: 325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 401.25 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/401.25 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 401.25 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 94,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,546.54/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.03

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