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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.41, 435.33 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.41, 435.33 and 213.70 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.41 : 435.33 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.41/435.33 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.41x = 435.33 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.41x = 93,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,030.02/290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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