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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 432.72 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 432.72 and 220.86 is: 330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 432.72 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/432.72 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 432.72 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 95,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,570.54/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.67

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