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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 433.98 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 433.98 and 217.80 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 433.98 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/433.98 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 433.98 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 94,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,520.84/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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