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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 432.30 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 432.30 and 105.47 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 432.30 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/432.30 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 432.30 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 45,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,594.68/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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