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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 435.42 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 435.42 and 213.59 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 435.42 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/435.42 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 435.42 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 93,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,002.45/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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