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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 432.79 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 432.79 and 228.38 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 432.79 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/432.79 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 432.79 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 98,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,841.09/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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