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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 399.71 and 218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 399.71 and 218.83 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 399.71 = 218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/399.71 = 218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 399.71 × 218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 87,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,465.45/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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