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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 430.86 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 430.86 and 150.04 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 430.86 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/430.86 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 430.86 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 64,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,646.23/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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