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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 434.82 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 434.82 and 152.88 is: 229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 434.82 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/434.82 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 434.82 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 66,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,475.28/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.24

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