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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 436.40 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 436.40 and 213.59 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 436.40 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/436.40 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 436.40 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 93,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,210.68/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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