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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 436.46 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 436.46 and 212.15 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 436.46 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/436.46 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 436.46 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 92,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,591.75/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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