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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 434.65 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 434.65 and 232.01 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 434.65 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/434.65 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 434.65 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 100,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,843.65/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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