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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 398.96 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 398.96 and 234 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 398.96 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/398.96 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 398.96 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 93,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,356.64/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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