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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 400.10 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 400.10 and 220.16 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 400.10 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/400.10 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 400.10 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 88,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,082.91/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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