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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 434.52 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 434.52 and 152.64 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 434.52 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/434.52 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 434.52 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 66,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,325.13/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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