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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.13, 436.46 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.13, 436.46 and 152.15 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.13 : 436.46 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.13/436.46 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.13x = 436.46 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.13x = 66,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,408.86/291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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