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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.46 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.46 and 152.67 is: 229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.46 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.46 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.46 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 66,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,326.45/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.09

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