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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 432.15 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 432.15 and 286.30 is: 429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 432.15 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/432.15 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 432.15 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 123,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,724.55/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.45

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