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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 399.54 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 399.54 and 216.44 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 399.54 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/399.54 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 399.54 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 86,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,476.44/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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