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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.64, 433.09 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.64, 433.09 and 156.91 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.64 : 433.09 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.64/433.09 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.64x = 433.09 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.64x = 67,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,956.15/288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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