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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.30, 432.45 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.30, 432.45 and 114.96 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.30 : 432.45 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.30/432.45 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.30x = 432.45 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.30x = 49,714.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,714.45/288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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