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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 399.87 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 399.87 and 216.18 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 399.87 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/399.87 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 399.87 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 86,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,443.90/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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