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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 400.53 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 400.53 and 216.99 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 400.53 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/400.53 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 400.53 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 86,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,911.00/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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