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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 434.11 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 434.11 and 152.45 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 434.11 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/434.11 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 434.11 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 66,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,180.07/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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