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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 434.06 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 434.06 and 152.44 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 434.06 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/434.06 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 434.06 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 66,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,169.88/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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