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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.20, 400.08 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.20, 400.08 and 216.52 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.20 : 400.08 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.20/400.08 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.20x = 400.08 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.20x = 86,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,625.32/290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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