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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 398.75 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 398.75 and 223.47 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 398.75 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/398.75 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 398.75 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 89,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,107.55/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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