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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 432.96 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 432.96 and 158.46 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 432.96 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/432.96 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 432.96 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 68,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,606.84/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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