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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 436.53 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 436.53 and 213.87 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 436.53 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/436.53 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 436.53 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 93,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,360.67/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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