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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 432.32 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 432.32 and 151.32 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 432.32 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/432.32 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 432.32 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 65,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,418.66/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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