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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.00, 432.25 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.00, 432.25 and 158.12 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.00 : 432.25 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.00/432.25 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.00x = 432.25 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.00x = 68,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,344.42/288.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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