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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.31, 432.48 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.31, 432.48 and 105.70 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.31 : 432.48 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.31/432.48 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.31x = 432.48 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.31x = 45,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713.14/288.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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