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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 399 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 399 and 218.36 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 399 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/399 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 399 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 87,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,125.64/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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