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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 432.24 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 432.24 and 158.33 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 432.24 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/432.24 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 432.24 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 68,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,436.56/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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