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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 433.46 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 433.46 and 151.94 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 433.46 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/433.46 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 433.46 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 65,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,861.38/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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