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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 431.09 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 431.09 and 150.87 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 431.09 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/431.09 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 431.09 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 65,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,037.55/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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