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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 432.54 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 432.54 and 151.39 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 432.54 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/432.54 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 432.54 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 65,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,482.23/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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