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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 432.86 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 432.86 and 223.53 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 432.86 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/432.86 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 432.86 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 96,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,756.08/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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