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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432.33 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 432.33 and 151.32 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 432.33 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/432.33 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 432.33 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 65,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,420.18/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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