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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 431.76 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 431.76 and 159.50 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 431.76 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/431.76 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 431.76 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 68,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,865.72/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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