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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 432.72 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 432.72 and 220.62 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 432.72 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/432.72 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 432.72 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 95,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,466.69/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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