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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.10 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.10 and 152.36 is: 228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.10 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.10 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.10 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 66,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,139.48/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.45

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