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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.97, 434.39 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.97, 434.39 and 220.98 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.97 : 434.39 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.97/434.39 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.97x = 434.39 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.97x = 95,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,990.40/289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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