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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 434.46 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 434.46 and 152.92 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 434.46 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/434.46 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 434.46 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 66,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,437.62/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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