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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 434.84 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 434.84 and 209.28 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 434.84 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/434.84 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 434.84 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 91,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,003.90/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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