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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 431.32 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 431.32 and 201.64 is: 301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 431.32 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/431.32 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 431.32 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 86,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,971.36/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.94

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