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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 436.16 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 436.16 and 214.29 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 436.16 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/436.16 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 436.16 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 93,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,463.65/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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