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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 433.88 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 433.88 and 152.18 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 433.88 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/433.88 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 433.88 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 66,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,027.86/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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