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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 433.83 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 433.83 and 234.66 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 433.83 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/433.83 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 433.83 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 101,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,802.55/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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