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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 401.22 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 401.22 and 220.73 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 401.22 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/401.22 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 401.22 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 88,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,559.28/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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