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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 432.22 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 432.22 and 82.67 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 432.22 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/432.22 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 432.22 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 35,731.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731.21/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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