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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 435.96 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 435.96 and 221.76 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 435.96 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/435.96 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 435.96 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 96,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,678.49/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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