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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 399.24 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 399.24 and 230.82 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 399.24 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/399.24 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 399.24 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 92,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,152.58/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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