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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.49, 434.47 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.49, 434.47 and 152.62 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.49 : 434.47 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.49/434.47 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.49x = 434.47 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.49x = 66,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,308.81/289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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