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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 433.64 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 433.64 and 243.80 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 433.64 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/433.64 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 433.64 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 105,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,721.43/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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