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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 436.26 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 436.26 and 108.22 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 436.26 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/436.26 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 436.26 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 47,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212.06/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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