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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 401.05 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 401.05 and 219.62 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 401.05 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/401.05 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 401.05 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 88,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,078.60/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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