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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.33, 433.69 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.33, 433.69 and 212.18 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.33 : 433.69 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.33/433.69 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.33x = 433.69 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.33x = 92,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,017.65/289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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