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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.64, 431.60 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.64, 431.60 and 150.80 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.64 : 431.60 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.64/431.60 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.64x = 431.60 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.64x = 65,082.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,082.37/287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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