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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.01, 399.91 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.01, 399.91 and 219.28 is: 302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.01 : 399.91 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.01/399.91 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.01x = 399.91 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.01x = 87,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,692.44/290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.37

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