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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.86, 400.14 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.86, 400.14 and 223.45 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.86 : 400.14 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.86/400.14 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.86x = 400.14 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.86x = 89,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,411.28/289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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