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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 432.27 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 432.27 and 105.67 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 432.27 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/432.27 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 432.27 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 45,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,678.51/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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