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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.90, 435.86 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.90, 435.86 and 213.89 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.90 : 435.86 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.90/435.86 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.90x = 435.86 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.90x = 93,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,226.10/290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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