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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 433.18 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 433.18 and 151.68 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 433.18 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/433.18 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 433.18 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 65,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,704.74/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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