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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 398.88 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 398.88 and 223.68 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 398.88 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/398.88 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 398.88 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 89,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,221.48/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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