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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.33, 432.49 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.33, 432.49 and 82.89 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.33 : 432.49 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.33/432.49 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.33x = 432.49 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.33x = 35,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850.42/288.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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