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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 433.86 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 433.86 and 213.13 is: 319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 433.86 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/433.86 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 433.86 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 92,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,468.32/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.21

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