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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.30 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.30 and 152.55 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.30 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.30 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.30 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 66,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,251.70/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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