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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 433.54 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 433.54 and 220.94 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 433.54 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/433.54 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 433.54 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 95,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,786.33/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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