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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.70, 399.44 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.70, 399.44 and 234.26 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.70 : 399.44 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.70/399.44 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.70x = 399.44 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.70x = 93,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,572.81/289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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