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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 435.63 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 435.63 and 218.26 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 435.63 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/435.63 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 435.63 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 95,080.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,080.60/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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