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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 434.52 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 434.52 and 231.76 is: 347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 434.52 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/434.52 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 434.52 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 100,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,704.36/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.74

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