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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 431.32 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 431.32 and 150.40 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 431.32 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/431.32 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 431.32 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 64,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,870.53/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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