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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.70, 431.16 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.70, 431.16 and 150.47 is: 225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.70 : 431.16 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.70/431.16 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.70x = 431.16 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.70x = 64,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,874.49/287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.49

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