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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.85, 434.31 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.85, 434.31 and 231.77 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.85 : 434.31 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.85/434.31 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.85x = 434.31 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.85x = 100,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,658.62/289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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