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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.32 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.32 and 217.07 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.32 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.32 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.32 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 94,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,058.61/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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