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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.27, 432.41 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.27, 432.41 and 158.27 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.27 : 432.41 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.27/432.41 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.27x = 432.41 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.27x = 68,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,434.58/288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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