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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 400.32 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 400.32 and 211.61 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 400.32 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/400.32 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 400.32 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 84,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,709.71/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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