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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.88, 433.44 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.88, 433.44 and 158.73 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.88 : 433.44 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.88/433.44 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.88x = 433.44 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.88x = 68,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,799.93/288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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