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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 400.61 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 400.61 and 216.70 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 400.61 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/400.61 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 400.61 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 86,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,812.19/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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