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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 435.03 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 435.03 and 221.88 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 435.03 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/435.03 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 435.03 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 96,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,524.46/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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