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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 398.93 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 398.93 and 223.86 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 398.93 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/398.93 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 398.93 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 89,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,304.85/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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