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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 436.34 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 436.34 and 152.04 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 436.34 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/436.34 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 436.34 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 66,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341.51/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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