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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 432.22 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 432.22 and 151.26 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 432.22 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/432.22 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 432.22 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 65,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,377.60/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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