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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 432.33 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 432.33 and 93.24 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 432.33 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/432.33 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 432.33 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 40,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310.45/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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