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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.34 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.34 and 221.90 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.34 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.34 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.34 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 96,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,380.05/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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