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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 432.44 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 432.44 and 180.16 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 432.44 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/432.44 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 432.44 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 77,907.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,907.08/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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