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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 431.37 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 431.37 and 157.84 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 431.37 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/431.37 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 431.37 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 68,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,087.44/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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