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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 433.28 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 433.28 and 232.32 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 433.28 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/433.28 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 433.28 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 100,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,659.61/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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