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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 434.24 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 434.24 and 145.46 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 434.24 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/434.24 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 434.24 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 63,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,163.82/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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