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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 434.82 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 434.82 and 218.07 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 434.82 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/434.82 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 434.82 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 94,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,821.20/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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