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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 435.33 and 213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 435.33 and 213.69 is: 319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 435.33 = 213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/435.33 = 213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 435.33 × 213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 93,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,025.67/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.77

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