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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 435.81 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 435.81 and 213.39 is: 319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 435.81 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/435.81 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 435.81 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 92,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,998.94/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.81

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