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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 459.95 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 459.95 and 289.71 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 459.95 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/459.95 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 459.95 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 133,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,250.67/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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