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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 400.52 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 400.52 and 220.28 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 400.52 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/400.52 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 400.52 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 88,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,223.44/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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