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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 433.08 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 433.08 and 234.05 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 433.08 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/433.08 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 433.08 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 101,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,362.37/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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