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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 435.58 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 435.58 and 221.94 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 435.58 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/435.58 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 435.58 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 96,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,672.07/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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