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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 432.48 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 432.48 and 144.16 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 432.48 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/432.48 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 432.48 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 62,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346.32/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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