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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 400.39 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 400.39 and 223.98 is: 308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 400.39 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/400.39 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 400.39 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 89,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,676.85/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.85

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