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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.54, 435.46 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.54, 435.46 and 208.16 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.54 : 435.46 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.54/435.46 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.54x = 435.46 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.54x = 90,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,645.35/290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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