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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.30, 433.44 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.30, 433.44 and 152.14 is: 227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.30 : 433.44 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.30/433.44 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.30x = 433.44 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.30x = 65,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,943.56/289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.94

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