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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 433.64 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 433.64 and 231.53 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 433.64 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/433.64 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 433.64 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 100,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,399.08/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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