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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 434.88 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 434.88 and 152.94 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 434.88 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/434.88 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 434.88 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 66,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,510.55/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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