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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 435.18 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 435.18 and 209.12 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 435.18 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/435.18 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 435.18 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 91,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,004.84/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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