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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 435.61 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 435.61 and 218.45 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 435.61 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/435.61 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 435.61 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 95,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,157.91/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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