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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 433.88 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 433.88 and 217.98 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 433.88 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/433.88 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 433.88 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 94,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,577.16/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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