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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 432.72 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 432.72 and 220.28 is: 329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 432.72 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/432.72 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 432.72 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 95,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,317.40/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.68

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