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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.70, 433.17 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.70, 433.17 and 151.84 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.70 : 433.17 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.70/433.17 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.70x = 433.17 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.70x = 65,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,772.53/288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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