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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.70, 433.78 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.70, 433.78 and 216.04 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.70 : 433.78 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.70/433.78 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.70x = 433.78 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.70x = 93,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,713.83/289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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