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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 430.92 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 430.92 and 179.28 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 430.92 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/430.92 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 430.92 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 77,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,255.34/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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