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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 432.30 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 432.30 and 114.84 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 432.30 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/432.30 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 432.30 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 49,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,645.33/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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