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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.07, 432.28 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.07, 432.28 and 105.48 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.07 : 432.28 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.07/432.28 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.07x = 432.28 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.07x = 45,597.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597.03/288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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