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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 432.37 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 432.37 and 114.94 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 432.37 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/432.37 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 432.37 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 49,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,696.61/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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