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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.48, 433.86 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.48, 433.86 and 152.19 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.48 : 433.86 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.48/433.86 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.48x = 433.86 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.48x = 66,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,029.15/289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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