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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.30, 431.94 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.30, 431.94 and 151.14 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.30 : 431.94 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.30/431.94 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.30x = 431.94 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.30x = 65,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,283.41/288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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