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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.13, 431.28 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.13, 431.28 and 150.99 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.13 : 431.28 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.13/431.28 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.13x = 431.28 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.13x = 65,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,118.97/288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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