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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 434.22 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 434.22 and 152.45 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 434.22 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/434.22 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 434.22 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 66,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,193.91/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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