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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.35, 432.47 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.35, 432.47 and 93.36 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.35 : 432.47 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.35/432.47 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.35x = 432.47 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.35x = 40,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,374.93/288.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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