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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 433.44 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 433.44 and 243.71 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 433.44 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/433.44 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 433.44 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 105,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,633.66/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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