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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.97, 434.38 and 213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.97, 434.38 and 213.10 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.97 : 434.38 = 213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.97/434.38 = 213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.97x = 434.38 × 213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.97x = 92,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,566.38/289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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