Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 433.44 and 232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 289.12, 433.44 and 232 is: 347.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289.12 : 433.44 = 232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289.12/433.44 = 232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289.12x = 433.44 × 232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289.12x = 100,558.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,558.08/289.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347.81
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