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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 435.88 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 435.88 and 213.92 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 435.88 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/435.88 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 435.88 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 93,243.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,243.45/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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