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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 431.16 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 431.16 and 150.34 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 431.16 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/431.16 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 431.16 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 64,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,820.59/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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