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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 432.36 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 432.36 and 151.19 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 432.36 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/432.36 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 432.36 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 65,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,366.35/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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