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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 434.76 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 434.76 and 217.18 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 434.76 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/434.76 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 434.76 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 94,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,421.18/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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