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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.67 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.67 and 152.58 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.67 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.67 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.67 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 66,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,323.01/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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