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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 432.72 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 432.72 and 151.42 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 432.72 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/432.72 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 432.72 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 65,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,522.46/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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