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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.51, 434.41 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.51, 434.41 and 221.47 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.51 : 434.41 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.51/434.41 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.51x = 434.41 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.51x = 96,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,207.14/289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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