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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 430.97 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 430.97 and 150.35 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 430.97 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/430.97 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 430.97 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 64,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,793.43/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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