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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 432.21 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 432.21 and 151.10 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 432.21 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/432.21 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 432.21 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 65,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,304.39/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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