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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 434.62 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 434.62 and 152.79 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 434.62 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/434.62 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 434.62 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 66,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,403.58/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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