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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 436.71 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 436.71 and 152.25 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 436.71 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/436.71 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 436.71 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 66,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,489.10/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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