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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 432.70 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 432.70 and 144.08 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 432.70 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/432.70 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 432.70 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 62,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,343.42/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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