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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 432.27 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 432.27 and 151.07 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 432.27 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/432.27 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 432.27 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 65,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,300.87/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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