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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.95, 433.35 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.95, 433.35 and 150.03 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.95 : 433.35 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.95/433.35 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.95x = 433.35 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.95x = 65,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,015.50/288.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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