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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.94, 433.50 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.94, 433.50 and 151.96 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.94 : 433.50 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.94/433.50 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.94x = 433.50 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.94x = 65,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,874.66/288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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