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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.55, 433.92 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.55, 433.92 and 212.60 is: 318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.55 : 433.92 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.55/433.92 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.55x = 433.92 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.55x = 92,251.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,251.39/289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.60

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