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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.80 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.80 and 217.26 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.80 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.80 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.80 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 94,247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,247.39/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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