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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 400.52 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 400.52 and 220.62 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 400.52 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/400.52 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 400.52 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 88,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,362.72/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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