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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 432.46 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 432.46 and 151.11 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 432.46 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/432.46 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 432.46 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 65,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,348.43/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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