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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 398.05 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 398.05 and 226.84 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 398.05 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/398.05 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 398.05 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 90,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,293.66/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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