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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 431.99 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 431.99 and 105.42 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 431.99 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/431.99 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 431.99 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 45,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,540.11/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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