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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.14, 432.38 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.14, 432.38 and 151.22 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.14 : 432.38 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.14/432.38 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.14x = 432.38 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.14x = 65,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,385.96/288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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