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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.61, 434.40 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.61, 434.40 and 238.88 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.61 : 434.40 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.61/434.40 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.61x = 434.40 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.61x = 103,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,769.47/289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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