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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 431.31 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 431.31 and 150.78 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 431.31 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/431.31 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 431.31 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 65,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,032.47/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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