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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 432.44 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 432.44 and 180.08 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 432.44 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/432.44 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 432.44 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 77,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,873.80/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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