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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.11 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.11 and 217.45 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.11 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.11 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.11 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 94,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,396.13/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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