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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 401.16 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 401.16 and 236.24 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 401.16 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/401.16 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 401.16 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 94,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,770.04/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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