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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 399 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 399 and 231.03 is: 318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 399 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/399 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 399 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 92,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,180.97/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.58

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