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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 399.72 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 399.72 and 234.76 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 399.72 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/399.72 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 399.72 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 93,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,838.27/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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