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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.72, 436.28 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.72, 436.28 and 213.72 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.72 : 436.28 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.72/436.28 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.72x = 436.28 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.72x = 93,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,241.76/290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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