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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.35, 432.49 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.35, 432.49 and 151.37 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.35 : 432.49 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.35/432.49 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.35x = 432.49 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.35x = 65,466.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,466.01/288.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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