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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.17, 430.50 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.17, 430.50 and 150.31 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.17 : 430.50 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.17/430.50 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.17x = 430.50 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.17x = 64,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,708.46/287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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