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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 434.44 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 434.44 and 220.98 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 434.44 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/434.44 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 434.44 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 96,001.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,001.39/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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