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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 432.15 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 432.15 and 151.19 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 432.15 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/432.15 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 432.15 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 65,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,333.84/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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