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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 432.91 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 432.91 and 151.63 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 432.91 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/432.91 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 432.91 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 65,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,642.97/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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