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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 400.24 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 400.24 and 212.48 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 400.24 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/400.24 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 400.24 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 85,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,043.00/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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