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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.41, 434.19 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.41, 434.19 and 152.42 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.41 : 434.19 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.41/434.19 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.41x = 434.19 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.41x = 66,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,177.07/289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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