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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 434.82 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 434.82 and 152.94 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 434.82 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/434.82 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 434.82 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 66,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501.37/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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