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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 434.97 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 434.97 and 229.23 is: 343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 434.97 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/434.97 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 434.97 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 99,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,708.17/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.85

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