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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 432.58 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 432.58 and 158.28 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 432.58 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/432.58 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 432.58 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 68,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,468.76/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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