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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 399.14 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 399.14 and 236.98 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 399.14 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/399.14 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 399.14 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 94,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,588.20/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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