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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.59, 433.80 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.59, 433.80 and 235.23 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.59 : 433.80 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.59/433.80 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.59x = 433.80 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.59x = 102,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,042.77/289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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