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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 435.42 and 218.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 435.42 and 218.47 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 435.42 = 218.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/435.42 = 218.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 435.42 × 218.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 95,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,125.12/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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