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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.99 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.99 and 152.37 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.99 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.99 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.99 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 66,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127.06/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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