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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 433.77 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 433.77 and 152.66 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 433.77 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/433.77 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 433.77 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 66,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220.41/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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