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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 434.11 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 434.11 and 150.33 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 434.11 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/434.11 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 434.11 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 65,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,259.76/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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