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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 435.22 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 435.22 and 209.55 is: 314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 435.22 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/435.22 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 435.22 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 91,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,200.35/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.10

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