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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 431.67 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 431.67 and 157.97 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 431.67 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/431.67 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 431.67 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 68,190.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,190.91/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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