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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 432.49 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 432.49 and 151.30 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 432.49 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/432.49 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 432.49 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 65,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,434.98/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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