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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 431.76 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 431.76 and 158.15 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 431.76 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/431.76 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 431.76 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 68,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,280.69/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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