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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 400.52 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 400.52 and 220.21 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 400.52 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/400.52 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 400.52 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 88,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,198.51/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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