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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 432.75 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 432.75 and 151.81 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 432.75 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/432.75 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 432.75 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 65,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,695.78/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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