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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.18, 431.88 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.18, 431.88 and 150.95 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.18 : 431.88 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.18/431.88 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.18x = 431.88 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.18x = 65,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,190.13/288.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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