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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 434.16 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 434.16 and 232.16 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 434.16 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/434.16 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 434.16 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 100,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,794.59/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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