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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 432.60 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 432.60 and 151.64 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 432.60 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/432.60 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 432.60 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 65,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,599.46/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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