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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.05, 434.29 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.05, 434.29 and 212.42 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.05 : 434.29 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.05/434.29 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.05x = 434.29 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.05x = 92,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,253.65/290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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