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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 432 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 432 and 150.99 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 432 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/432 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 432 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 65,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,227.68/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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