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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 435.46 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 435.46 and 221.97 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 435.46 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/435.46 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 435.46 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 96,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,657.81/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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