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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 432.75 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 432.75 and 158.43 is: 237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 432.75 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/432.75 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 432.75 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 68,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,560.58/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.66

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