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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 435.27 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 435.27 and 152.99 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 435.27 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/435.27 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 435.27 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 66,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589.78/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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