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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 435.66 and 213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 435.66 and 213.09 is: 319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 435.66 = 213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/435.66 = 213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 435.66 × 213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 92,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,833.72/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.77

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