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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 434.88 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 434.88 and 217.76 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 434.88 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/434.88 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 434.88 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 94,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,699.47/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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