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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.47, 400.79 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.47, 400.79 and 220.51 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.47 : 400.79 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.47/400.79 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.47x = 400.79 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.47x = 88,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,377.75/290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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