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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 434.04 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 434.04 and 212.38 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 434.04 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/434.04 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 434.04 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 92,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,180.33/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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