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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.41, 437.34 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.41, 437.34 and 152.45 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.41 : 437.34 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.41/437.34 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.41x = 437.34 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.41x = 66,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,672.48/291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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