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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 432.86 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 432.86 and 220.92 is: 330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 432.86 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/432.86 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 432.86 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 95,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,627.43/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.73

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