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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.59, 431.04 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.59, 431.04 and 150.39 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.59 : 431.04 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.59/431.04 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.59x = 431.04 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.59x = 64,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,824.11/287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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