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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 431.53 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 431.53 and 151.13 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 431.53 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/431.53 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 431.53 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 65,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,217.83/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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