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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 436.08 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 436.08 and 217.52 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 436.08 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/436.08 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 436.08 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 94,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,856.12/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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