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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 437.21 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 437.21 and 219.66 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 437.21 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/437.21 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 437.21 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 96,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,037.55/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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