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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 433.79 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 433.79 and 266.23 is: 399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 433.79 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/433.79 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 433.79 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 115,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,487.91/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.42

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