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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.09, 399.23 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.09, 399.23 and 267.22 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.09 : 399.23 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.09/399.23 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.09x = 399.23 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.09x = 106,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,682.24/289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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