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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 433.41 and 238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 433.41 and 238.03 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 433.41 = 238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/433.41 = 238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 433.41 × 238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 103,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,164.58/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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