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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 401.04 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 401.04 and 217.16 is: 299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 401.04 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/401.04 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 401.04 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 87,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089.85/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.69

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