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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.30, 399.33 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.30, 399.33 and 171.27 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.30 : 399.33 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.30/399.33 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.30x = 399.33 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.30x = 68,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,390.40/289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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