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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 434.78 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 434.78 and 212.21 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 434.78 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/434.78 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 434.78 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 92,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,263.54/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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