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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 432.22 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 432.22 and 114.66 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 432.22 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/432.22 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 432.22 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 49,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,558.35/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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