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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 435.96 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 435.96 and 209.36 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 435.96 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/435.96 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 435.96 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 91,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,272.59/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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