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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 400.28 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 400.28 and 219.98 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 400.28 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/400.28 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 400.28 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 88,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,051.24/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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