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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.30, 434.46 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.30, 434.46 and 216.22 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.30 : 434.46 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.30/434.46 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.30x = 434.46 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.30x = 93,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,938.94/289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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