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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 432.96 and 237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 432.96 and 237.49 is: 355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 432.96 = 237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/432.96 = 237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 432.96 × 237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 102,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,825.08/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.26

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