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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 433.64 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 433.64 and 220.48 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 433.64 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/433.64 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 433.64 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 95,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,607.84/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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