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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.04 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.04 and 150.36 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.04 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.04 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.04 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 65,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,262.78/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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