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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.13 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.13 and 217.74 is: 326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.13 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.13 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.13 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 94,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,527.47/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.18

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