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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 400.13 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 400.13 and 216.62 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 400.13 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/400.13 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 400.13 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 86,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,676.16/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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