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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 432.22 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 432.22 and 117 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 432.22 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/432.22 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 432.22 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 50,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,569.74/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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