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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 399.24 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 399.24 and 211.68 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 399.24 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/399.24 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 399.24 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 84,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,511.12/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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