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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 436.24 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 436.24 and 154.00 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 436.24 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/436.24 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 436.24 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 67,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,180.83/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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