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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.52 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.52 and 221.16 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.52 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.52 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.52 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 96,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,098.44/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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