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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 435.01 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 435.01 and 216.36 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 435.01 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/435.01 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 435.01 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 94,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,118.76/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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