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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 431.38 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 431.38 and 150.48 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 431.38 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/431.38 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 431.38 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 64,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,914.06/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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