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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.19, 432.34 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.19, 432.34 and 105.58 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.19 : 432.34 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.19/432.34 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.19x = 432.34 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.19x = 45,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,646.46/288.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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