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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.39, 432.05 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.39, 432.05 and 151.57 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.39 : 432.05 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.39/432.05 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.39x = 432.05 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.39x = 65,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,483.98/288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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