Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432 and 203.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 288, 432 and 203.04 is: 304.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288 : 432 = 203.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288/432 = 203.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288x = 432 × 203.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288x = 87,713.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,713.28/288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304.56
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