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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 398.44 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 398.44 and 223.48 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 398.44 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/398.44 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 398.44 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 89,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,043.37/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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