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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 400.32 and 211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 400.32 and 211.67 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 400.32 = 211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/400.32 = 211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 400.32 × 211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 84,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,735.73/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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