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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 433.96 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 433.96 and 152.15 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 433.96 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/433.96 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 433.96 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 66,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,024.46/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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