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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.42 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.42 and 152.70 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.42 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.42 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.42 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 66,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,336.32/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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