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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 433.92 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 433.92 and 225.52 is: 337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 433.92 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/433.92 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 433.92 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 97,857.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,857.64/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.63

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