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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 434.39 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 434.39 and 152.40 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 434.39 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/434.39 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 434.39 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 66,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,200.27/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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