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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.41, 432.61 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.41, 432.61 and 201.50 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.41 : 432.61 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.41/432.61 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.41x = 432.61 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.41x = 87,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,170.92/288.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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