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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.47, 431.27 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.47, 431.27 and 150.49 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.47 : 431.27 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.47/431.27 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.47x = 431.27 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.47x = 64,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,901.82/287.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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