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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.62 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.62 and 152.28 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.62 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.62 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.62 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 66,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,031.65/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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