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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 434.07 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 434.07 and 221.38 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 434.07 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/434.07 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 434.07 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 96,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,094.42/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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