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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 433.95 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 433.95 and 217.11 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 433.95 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/433.95 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 433.95 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 94,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,215.16/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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