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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 434.10 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 434.10 and 228.64 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 434.10 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/434.10 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 434.10 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 99,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,252.62/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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