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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 433.78 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 433.78 and 152.20 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 433.78 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/433.78 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 433.78 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 66,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,021.32/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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