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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.50, 432.86 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.50, 432.86 and 151.65 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.50 : 432.86 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.50/432.86 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.50x = 432.86 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.50x = 65,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,642.46/288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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