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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.05, 433.70 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.05, 433.70 and 152.22 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.05 : 433.70 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.05/433.70 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.05x = 433.70 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.05x = 66,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,015.43/289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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