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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 400.35 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 400.35 and 216.28 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 400.35 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/400.35 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 400.35 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 86,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,587.70/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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