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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 430.85 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 430.85 and 150.24 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 430.85 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/430.85 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 430.85 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 64,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,730.90/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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