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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 434.82 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 434.82 and 213.23 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 434.82 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/434.82 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 434.82 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 92,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,717.36/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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