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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 432.90 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 432.90 and 237 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 432.90 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/432.90 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 432.90 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 102,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,597.30/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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