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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.67, 433.17 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.67, 433.17 and 158.68 is: 238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.67 : 433.17 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.67/433.17 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.67x = 433.17 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.67x = 68,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,735.42/288.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.11

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