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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 432.88 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 432.88 and 230.93 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 432.88 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/432.88 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 432.88 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 99,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,964.98/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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