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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 434.19 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 434.19 and 232.11 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 434.19 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/434.19 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 434.19 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 100,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,779.84/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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