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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.31, 433.49 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.31, 433.49 and 152.18 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.31 : 433.49 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.31/433.49 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.31x = 433.49 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.31x = 65,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,965.58/289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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