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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.15, 398.76 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.15, 398.76 and 233.86 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.15 : 398.76 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.15/398.76 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.15x = 398.76 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.15x = 93,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,254.01/289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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