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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 399.06 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 399.06 and 223.92 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 399.06 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/399.06 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 399.06 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 89,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,357.52/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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