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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 435.06 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 435.06 and 221.90 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 435.06 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/435.06 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 435.06 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 96,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,539.81/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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