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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.38, 432.34 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.38, 432.34 and 149.41 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.38 : 432.34 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.38/432.34 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.38x = 432.34 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.38x = 64,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594.49/288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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