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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.07, 430.20 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.07, 430.20 and 150.06 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.07 : 430.20 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.07/430.20 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.07x = 430.20 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.07x = 64,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,555.81/287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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