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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 435.26 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 435.26 and 231.01 is: 347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 435.26 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/435.26 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 435.26 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 100,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,547.97/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.39

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