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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 437.01 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 437.01 and 152.46 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 437.01 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/437.01 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 437.01 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 66,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628.18/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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