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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 435.71 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 435.71 and 218.66 is: 328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 435.71 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/435.71 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 435.71 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 95,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,269.08/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.59

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