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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.05, 431.84 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.05, 431.84 and 151.22 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.05 : 431.84 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.05/431.84 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.05x = 431.84 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.05x = 65,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,304.30/288.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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