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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 435.96 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 435.96 and 218.43 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 435.96 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/435.96 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 435.96 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 95,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,226.74/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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