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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 432.40 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 432.40 and 214.97 is: 321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 432.40 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/432.40 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 432.40 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 92,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,950.33/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.18

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