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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.27, 432.14 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.27, 432.14 and 159.75 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.27 : 432.14 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.27/432.14 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.27x = 432.14 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.27x = 69,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,033.57/288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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