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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 436.01 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 436.01 and 214.56 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 436.01 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/436.01 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 436.01 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 93,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,549.23/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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