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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 432.26 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 432.26 and 143.96 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 432.26 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/432.26 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 432.26 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 62,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,227.43/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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