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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.72, 431.66 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.72, 431.66 and 150.85 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.72 : 431.66 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.72/431.66 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.72x = 431.66 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.72x = 65,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,115.91/287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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