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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 435.69 and 213.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 435.69 and 213.37 is: 319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 435.69 = 213.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/435.69 = 213.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 435.69 × 213.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 92,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,962.09/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.47

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