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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 434.33 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 434.33 and 245.88 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 434.33 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/434.33 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 434.33 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 106,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,791.83/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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