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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.72, 434 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.72, 434 and 220.44 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.72 : 434 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.72/434 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.72x = 434 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.72x = 95,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,670.96/289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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