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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 434.95 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 434.95 and 213.44 is: 319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 434.95 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/434.95 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 434.95 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 92,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,833.02/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.39

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