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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.38, 432.36 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.38, 432.36 and 144 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.38 : 432.36 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.38/432.36 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.38x = 432.36 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.38x = 62,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,259.84/288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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