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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 437.63 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 437.63 and 214.26 is: 322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 437.63 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/437.63 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 437.63 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 93,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,765.11/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.44

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