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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 431.94 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 431.94 and 150.84 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 431.94 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/431.94 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 431.94 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 65,153.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,153.83/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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