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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 399.18 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 399.18 and 171.22 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 399.18 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/399.18 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 399.18 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 68,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,347.60/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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