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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 469.08 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 469.08 and 290.16 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 469.08 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/469.08 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 469.08 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 136,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,108.25/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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