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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.14, 432.33 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.14, 432.33 and 151.27 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.14 : 432.33 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.14/432.33 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.14x = 432.33 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.14x = 65,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,398.56/288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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