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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 435.10 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 435.10 and 209.12 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 435.10 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/435.10 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 435.10 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 90,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,988.11/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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