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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 433.02 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 433.02 and 234.74 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 433.02 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/433.02 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 433.02 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 101,647.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,647.11/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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