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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.67, 434.96 and 221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.67, 434.96 and 221.45 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.67 : 434.96 = 221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.67/434.96 = 221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.67x = 434.96 × 221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.67x = 96,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,322.70/289.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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