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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 436.38 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 436.38 and 108.33 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 436.38 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/436.38 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 436.38 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 47,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273.05/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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