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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 432.41 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 432.41 and 115.02 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 432.41 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/432.41 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 432.41 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 49,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,735.22/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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