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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 434.56 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 434.56 and 152.65 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 434.56 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/434.56 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 434.56 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 66,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,335.58/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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