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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 433.46 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 433.46 and 158.88 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 433.46 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/433.46 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 433.46 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 68,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,868.12/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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