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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 398.28 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 398.28 and 211.32 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 398.28 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/398.28 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 398.28 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 84,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,164.53/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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