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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 436.44 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 436.44 and 214.44 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 436.44 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/436.44 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 436.44 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 93,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,590.19/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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