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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 431.43 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 431.43 and 150.48 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 431.43 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/431.43 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 431.43 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 64,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,921.59/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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