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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 431.68 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 431.68 and 159.63 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 431.68 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/431.68 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 431.68 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 68,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,909.08/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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