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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 432.37 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 432.37 and 151.05 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 432.37 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/432.37 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 432.37 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 65,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,309.49/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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