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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 435.60 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 435.60 and 218.44 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 435.60 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/435.60 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 435.60 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 95,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,152.46/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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