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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 433.13 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 433.13 and 216.51 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 433.13 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/433.13 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 433.13 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 93,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,775.89/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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