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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 401.25 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 401.25 and 216.34 is: 298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 401.25 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/401.25 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 401.25 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 86,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,806.23/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.45

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