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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 436.43 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 436.43 and 152.15 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 436.43 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/436.43 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 436.43 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 66,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,399.88/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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