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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 433.26 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 433.26 and 243.22 is: 364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 433.26 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/433.26 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 433.26 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 105,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,377.50/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.12

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