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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.18, 433.98 and 212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.18, 433.98 and 212.34 is: 318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.18 : 433.98 = 212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.18/433.98 = 212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.18x = 433.98 × 212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.18x = 92,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,151.31/289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.67

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