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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 435.68 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 435.68 and 214.30 is: 321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 435.68 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/435.68 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 435.68 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 93,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,366.22/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.46

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