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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 434.10 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 434.10 and 152.48 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 434.10 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/434.10 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 434.10 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 66,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,191.57/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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