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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.33, 432.24 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.33, 432.24 and 105.68 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.33 : 432.24 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.33/432.24 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.33x = 432.24 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.33x = 45,676.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,676.96/288.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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