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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 434.22 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 434.22 and 290.66 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 434.22 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/434.22 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 434.22 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 126,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,210.39/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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